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Laqere Market Vendors Form Cooperative to Formalize Informal Trade and Launch Taxi Base in Fiji
Vendors at Laqere Market are taking a bold step from informal trade to a coordinated, community-owned venture with a registered cooperative and a dedicated taxi base. By pooling resources and shaping governance, the move could boost incomes and widen market access—and may signal a new path for Fiji’s market-driven enterprises.
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Fiji Education Crisis Deepens as Early Childhood Funding Lags and Youth Dropouts Rise
Fresh figures reveal Fiji’s education crisis runs deep, with thousands of youths out of school before secondary education and dropout rates climbing in the early years. Underfunded early childhood programs and a neglected TVET pathway are highlighted as key drivers, underscoring urgent questions about how to reverse disengagement.
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Fiji chiefs push to reserve Fijian for indigenous iTaukei as constitution review kicks off
Fiji is wrestling with who gets to wear the national label. Senior chiefs challenge the idea that “Fijian” should apply to everyone, insisting it reflect iTaukei heritage. As constitutional changes move forward, questions of citizenship, land rights, and belonging reshape the national conversation.
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Fiji GCC pushes constitutional overhaul to reserve Fijian for iTaukei and restore chiefs’ role in state
Fiji’s Great Council of Chiefs has filed a sweeping plan to redefine identity, governance and rights in the constitutional review. The proposals touch on who is called “Fijian,” the role of traditional authority, and changes to secular and family protections—set to ignite a fierce national debate about the country’s future.
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Fiji Labour Party condemns GCC plan to reserve Fijian for iTaukei and drop secular protections
Fiji’s constitutional debate heats up as proposals from the Great Council of Chiefs touch on national identity and religious protections. Labour leader Mahendra Chaudhry condemns moves to reserve the name “Fijian” for iTaukei and to remove secular guarantees, urging a modern, inclusive charter for all citizens. As the review moves forward, the clash over identity…
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Mere Tora Becomes USP’s First iTaukei Woman Graduate, Pioneering Fiji’s Education History
Mere Tora’s journey weaves village roots with a landmark achievement in Fiji’s education—the story of the first iTaukei woman graduate. From classroom teacher to public servant and diplomat, her life hints at a legacy of learning, resilience, and quiet leadership that reshaped a generation.
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Fiji returns NG2 land to Mataqali Nadala after more than a century
Centuries in the making, Mataqali Nadala regains formal title to ancestral land, marking a pivotal moment in land justice and stewardship. The community now considers sustainable, forward-looking uses that honor heritage and benefit future generations.
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Fiji Restores 15,000-Acre NG2 Land to Mataqali Nadala After 120 Years
Historic land restitution in Fiji returns thousands of acres to iTaukei owners after more than a century under state tenure. Described as a doorway to sustainable development—agriculture, small business and eco-tourism—the move also emphasizes the responsibilities of watershed protection and careful planning. The coming steps in governance and community decisions will shape how the land…
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Fiji Sevens Set on Hong Kong Crown as Nation Balances Cultural Revival and Pension Reform Debates
Fiji’s sevens chase Hong Kong glory as readers weigh heritage, identity, and accountability at home.
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Business Link Pacific Rolls Out iTaukei-Language Tools to Boost Digital Business Support for Indigenous Fijian Entrepreneurs
– A regional push goes local: iTaukei-language online business tools are rolling out to help Indigenous Fijian entrepreneurs plan, manage money, and grow their ventures. – New iTaukei templates and resources aim to make digital business support more accessible for rural Fiji small businesses, unlocking growth through language–matched tools. – A landmark translation effort could…